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Rainier Scholars Helps Guide Students From Fourth Grade To College Graduation

Rainier Scholars, a nonprofit organization in Seattle, is opening doors to college for students who are often overlooked in higher education. The program offers more than 12 [..]
Alumni Stories

Finding passion and community

Scholar Spotlight! Featuring two Rainier Scholar alumni from the Class of 2024 who work at Fred Hutch’s Sinnott-Armstrong Lab as post-baccalaureate scholars, Angie Agui[..]
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Tales from the C-Suite: Jennifer Ward

Copper Strategic Co-Founder Sara Morris interviews Jennifer Ward, Executive Director of Rainier Scholars – Tacoma.

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Building Bright Futures for Tacoma Youth: A Deep Dive into Rainier Scholars – Tacoma

Jennifer Ward, Tacoma Executive Director, sits down with CityLine to discuss Rainier Scholars – Tacoma and the work its doing in the community to support students of color [..]
News

BIPOC students thrive at Rainier Scholars

It was the perfect day for a ribbon cutting as families and students gathered in the early summer sunshine on June 20 to welcome Rainier Scholars to University Place. Located[..]
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Rainier Scholars program increases college access for students of color in Tacoma

Rainier Scholars – Tacoma’s program goal is to increase college access for students of color in the Tacoma community. Rainier Scholars focuses on supporting students most[..]
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Kaila Davis Nsimbi on Being Rainier Scholars’ New Associate Executive Director

Rainier Scholars Associate Executive Director Kaila Davis Nsimbi describes her personal and professional commitment to helping students of color navigate the landscape of opp[..]
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Rainier Scholars and Lake Washington Girls Middle School Announce New Partnership

Rainier Scholars and Lake Washington Girls Middle School (LWGMS) are excited to announce a new partnership offering a convenient location for Rainier Scholars’ ac[..]
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Rainier Scholars Announces New Partnership with Tacoma Public Schools

Rainier Scholars has announced a new partnership with Tacoma Public Schools (TPS) to further the district’s mission of supporting more students, especially those from multi[..]